emergency contact cards

[Polly2]

Morning all
I have been trying to put all my mindees emergency info on little cards to carry in my bag.
This was someone on heres fab idea

So far I have name, D.O.B. mums mobile, allergies, medication and a small picture of the child.

Do you think this is ok? Is there anything else I need to include?

I also have one for myself with emergency cm number on and that I am asthmatic etc.

Have I forgotten anything do you think?
Thanks for your help as always xx

[sarah707]

An emergency contact if mum isn't available?

It's a tricky balance between giving out too much which might be lost and not offering enough that is needed isn't it?

Hth

[youarewhatyoueat]

I also carry my husbands contact details as he knows the children I care for and in an emergency would be able to contact the parents etc I use a small photo album with a permission form for emergency treatment signed and 2 contacts for the children,d.o.b and doctors details

[Curly Quavers]

My cards have

Name
Small picture of child
Doctor Surgery
Dental Surgery
3 emergency contacts

no DOB

hope that helps

[Tatjana]

GP's contact details.

I was told a photo isn't a good idea.

xx

[Curly Quavers]

I think the picture is a good idea because if you have an emergency and you for what ever reason are unconscious how would the police know for instance which child is which if they can't talk yet and no pictures either.

Just my view (everybody is different)

[sarah707]

I think the picture is a good idea because if you have an emergency and you for what ever reason are unconscious how would the police know for instance which child is which if they can't talk yet and no pictures either.

That's why mine have photos.

Like I said before it's a fine line isn't it and hard sometimes to do the right thing...

But I do feel it's important to consider what might happen if I cannot speak for the children.